[image: ISOC LIVE] <https://isoc.live/19937>*VIDEO <https://youtu.be/4v6jH4_ndn0> | AUDIO <https://archive.org/download/netcaucus-aienergy/netcaucus-aienergy.mp3> | RECAP <https://www.patreon.com/posts/145579814/> | ARCHIVE <https://archive.org/details/netcaucus-aienergy> | PERMALINK <https://isoc.live/19937>* On* December 9, 2025* the *Congressional Internet Caucus Academy <https://www.netcaucus.org/>* hosted a lunch event ‘*The Future of AI: Securing Energy for Innovation <https://www.netcaucus.org/event/ai-securing-energy/>*‘ at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington DC. As artificial intelligence rapidly evolves, its energy consumption is becoming a critical policy concern, requiring a balance between fostering AI-driven innovation and managing rising demands for computing power. An expert panel explored the issues: How can policymakers ensure AI development aligns with sustainability goals while maintaining America’s competitive edge? Are breakthroughs in energy efficiency and network design on the horizon? *INTRODUCTION* *Ted Dubuque* – Legislative Assistant, Congressman Michael McCaul *PANEL* *Levi Patterson* – Director of Energy, Science, and AI Infrastructure Policy, NVIDIA *David Terry* – President, National Association of, State Energy Officials (NASEO) *Leslie Abrahams* – Deputy Director and Senior Fellow, Energy Security and Climate Change Program, Center for Strategic & International Studies Moderator: *Rebecca Kern* – Senior Correspondent, The Capitol Forum -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +12185659365 -------------------------------------- -